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Basic Computer Knowledge



Code: W20-121
Price: $99.00

Instructor: Diane Parini
Day/Time: Mon/Wed, 6:00-8:00 pm
Start Date: January 27, 2020 & January 29, 2020
Fees: 99.00
Number of Class Meetings: 2 Session

Course Description:

Introductory classes in: the basics of computers, computer terminology, the desktop, creating and maintaining files or folders, terminology of the internet and search engines.

Microsoft Word 2010



Code: W20-122
Price: $99.00

Instructor: Diane Parini
Day/Time: MON/WED, 6:00-8:00PM
Start Date: February 3, 2020 & February 5, 2020
Fees: $99.00
Number of Class Meetings: 2 Sessions

Course Description:

INTRODUCTORY CLASS for: Word terminology, short cuts, how to move within Word toolbars, create, edit, resize, cut, paste, and print. Learn to create concise, professional resumes, flyers, invitations, business cards, calendars, term papers and various documents. Acquire the skills to work with multi-programs and documents at the same time. NOTE: Students must bring their own flashdrive to class.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel



Code: W20-124
Price: $99.00

Instructor: Diane Parini
Day/Time: 6-8pm
Start Date: February 10, 2020 & February 12, 2020
Fees: $99.00
Number of Class Meetings: 2 Sessions

Course Description:

Introduction to Microsoft Excel:  INTRODUCTORY CLASS that shows you how to create an electronic document to assist in maintaining, tracking, arranging and sorting data easily through simple calculations. With the data organization and analysis tools you can sort, extract and generate charts from spreadsheet data.  PREREQUISITE:  BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS AND WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF MICROSOFT WORD MANDATORY. NOTE: Students must bring their own flashdrive to class.

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint - CLASS CANCELLED



Code: W20-125
Price: $99.00

Instructor: Diane Parini
Day/Time: MON/WED - 6:00-8:00PM
Start Date: February 24, 2020 & February 26, 2020
Fees: $99.00
Number of Class Meetings: 2 Sessions

Course Description:

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT POWERPOINT - Introductory class to show you how to create dynamic presentations through the use of text, graphics and animation. Slides created can be displayed on projection screens for business, training, educational or pleasure presentations through your own computer. Learn how to find and use the many options that can make your presentation demonstrate your unique attributes in a vibrant, engaging way. Instructor: Diane Parini
PREREQUISITE:  BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS AND WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF MICROSOFT WORD MANDATORY.
NOTE: Students must bring flashdrive to class.

Beginning AutoCAD



Code: W20-130
Price: $299.00

Prerequisites: Basic Computer Skills
Instructor: JOHN CULLEN, Architectural Designer
Day/Time: TUES, 6:00-9:00PM
Start Date: January 28, 2020
Fees: $299.00
Number of Class Meetings: 6 Sessions

Course Description:

BEGINNING AUTOCAD - AutoCAD is widely used by architects, mechanical designers, civil engineers and landscape designers as a design and drafting tool.  In this beginner course you will learn to draw, dimension, add layers and print various two-dimensional drawings.  We will also begin using paper space and viewports.  Each topic covered will accompany a hands on exercise in order to build comfort and confidence with AutoCAD.  All materials, such as handouts and tutorials are included.  NO TEXTBOOK REQUIRED.  PREREFQUISITE:  BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS.

Advanced AutoCAD



Code: W20-131
Price: $299.00

Instructor: JOHN CULLEN, CAD Designer and Drafter with over 20 years' CAD experience.
Day/Time: TUES, 6:00-9:00PM
Start Date: March 24, 2020
Fees: $299.00
Number of Class Meetings: 6 Sessions

Course Description:

ADVANCED AUTOCAD - In AutoCAD II, you will learn the more advanced AutoCAD tools and gain greater control over the AutoCAD environment.  We will start with a multi-page Architectural Floor Plan complete with blocks, borders, layering and viewport scaling.  You will learn the new annotative text, dimensional tools and how to create your own button macros for super increased productivity. No matter what field of drafting you plan to use AutoCAD for, this class is a must.  All materials, such as handouts and tutorials are included.  NO TEXTBOOK REQUIRED.  

NEW! WEBSITE DESIGN



Code: F20-128
Price: $500.00

Instructor: Collette McDonagh
Fees: $500.00
Number of Class Meetings: 8 Sessions

Course Description:

NEW!  WEBSITE DESIGN - Do you have a small business and need to increase your presence online? Do you have products or service you want to market on your own website? This class will help you set up your website so you can publicize, market, an sell items online.

Basic Computer Knowledge



Code: W20-121M
Price: $99.00

Prerequisites: Flash Drive
Instructor: Deborah Ewald, MM, MHA
Day/Time: Monday/Wednesday 6PM-8PM
Start Date: March 30, 2020 & April 1, 2020
Fees: $99.00
Number of Class Meetings: 2 Sessions

Course Description:

Introductory classes in: the basics of computers, computer terminology, the desktop, creating and maintaining files or folders, terminology of the internet and search engines.

Introduction to Microsoft Excel



Code: W20-124M
Price: $99.00

Prerequisites: Basic Computer Skills, flash drive
Instructor: Deborah Ewald, MM, MHA
Day/Time: Monday/Wednesday 6PM-8PM
Start Date: May 4, 2020 & May 6, 2020
Fees: $99.00
Number of Class Meetings: 2 Sessions

Course Description:

Introduction to Microsoft Excel:  INTRODUCTORY CLASS that shows you how to create an electronic document to assist in maintaining, tracking, arranging and sorting data easily through simple calculations. With the data organization and analysis tools you can sort, extract and generate charts from spreadsheet data.  PREREQUISITE:  BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS AND WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF MICROSOFT WORD MANDATORY. NOTE: Students must bring their own flashdrive to class.

Microsoft Word 2010



Code: W20-122A
Price: $99.00

Prerequisites: Basic Computer Skills, flash drive
Instructor: Deborah Ewald, MM, MHA
Day/Time: Monday/Wednesday 6PM-8PM
Start Date: April 13, 2020 & April 15, 2020
Fees: $99.00
Number of Class Meetings: 2 Sessions

Course Description:

INTRODUCTORY CLASS for: Word terminology, short cuts, how to move within Word toolbars, create, edit, resize, cut, paste, and print. Learn to create concise, professional resumes, flyers, invitations, business cards, calendars, term papers and various documents. Acquire the skills to work with multi-programs and documents at the same time. NOTE: Students must bring their own flashdrive to class.

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint



Code: W20-125A
Price: $99.00

Prerequisites: Basic Computer Skills, flash drive
Instructor: Deborah Ewald, MM, MHA
Day/Time: Monday/Wednesday 6PM-8PM
Start Date: April 27, 2020 & April 29, 2020
Fees: $99.00
Number of Class Meetings: 2 Sessions

Course Description:

INTRODUCTION TO MICROSOFT POWERPOINT - Introductory class to show you how to create dynamic presentations through the use of text, graphics and animation. Slides created can be displayed on projection screens for business, training, educational or pleasure presentations through your own computer. Learn how to find and use the many options that can make your presentation demonstrate your unique attributes in a vibrant, engaging way. Instructor: Diane Parini
PREREQUISITE:  BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS AND WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF MICROSOFT WORD MANDATORY.
NOTE: Students must bring flashdrive to class.

AutoDesk Revit Architecture I



Code: S21-132
Price: $299.00

Prerequisites: Basic Computer Skills
Instructor: Laura Johnson
Day/Time: Thursdays, 9AM-12PM
Start Date: June 25, 2020-August 6, 2020
Fees: $299.00
Number of Class Meetings: 6 Sessions

Course Description:

Revit Architecture is a powerful Building Information Modeling program (BIM) that works the way architects think. The program streamlines the design process through the use of a central 3D model, where changes are made in one view and update across all views.
This course will teach you Revit functionality. You will learn basic drawing, editing and viewing tools. you will also learn design development tools such as modeling walls, doors, windows, stairs, ceilings, floors, etc. The course will take a project based approach to learning AutoDesk Revit's architectural tools.

TEXTBOOK: Students are required to purchase Residential Design Using AutoDesk Revit 2016 by Daniel John Stine ISBN: 978-1-58503-977-7.

INSTRUCTOR: Laura Johnson has been teaching Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) classes at Upper Cape Technical School for the past 4 years. She teaches various CAD programs to students in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and horticulture shops. Prior to teaching, Laura worked for Phase Zero Design, an architectural firm located in Hingham, MA where she was responsible for completing site surveys, drafting construction documents and creating renderings for various constructions projects. Laura earned a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Interior Design from  Wentworth Institute of Technology. 

AutoDesk AutoCAD 1



Code: S21-130J
Price: $299.00

Prerequisites: Basic Computer Skills
Instructor: Laura Johnson
Day/Time: Tuesdays, 9AM-12PM
Start Date: June 23, 2020-August 4, 2020
Fees: $299.00
Number of Class Meetings: 6 Sessions

Course Description:

AutoCAD is a 2-dimensional software that is used by many architects, engineers, and designers to create various types of drawings. The AutoCAD topics covered in this Level 1 course include an introduction to AutoCAD features, starting and setting up drawings, drawing, and editing commands, with an emphais on proper quick key command use, as wellk as block creation and usage, dimensioning and annotation.
The class will begin by learning the basic AutoCAD commands to create simple drawings and building upon those commands throughout the course to create more complex drawings. this course will cover how to create a titleblock as a border for all of our drawings. We will also learn how to create some architectural drawings such as floor plans, elevations, foundation plans, etc. 

TEXTBOOK: none; all course material will be provided in the form of handouts and tutorials

INSTRUCTOR: Laura Johnson has been teaching Computer Assisted Drafting (CAD) classes at Upper Cape Technical School for the past 4 years. She teaches various CAD programs to students in carpentry, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and horticulture shops. Prior to teaching, Laura worked for Phase Zero Design, an architectural firm located in Hingham, MA where she was responsible for completing site surveys, drafting construction documents and creating renderings for various constructions projects. Laura earned a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Interior Design from  Wentworth Institute of Technology.